Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Asia Pacific is quickly becoming a hotspot for scalable, purpose-driven innovation. At the forefront is Venturebeam — the largest global impact investor platform connecting game-changing startups with international capital. With tools like its free Venture Impact Score and strong regional partnerships, Venturebeam is setting new standards for transparency, accountability, and measurable resu...

The property market is in focus today as we speak to a leading real estate technology company that operates real estate portals across South East Asia. Launched in 2014 as 99.co, our guest 99 Group was conceived during the 2008 US mortgage subprime crisis, an event which the firm believed was “born out of desire and misinformation”.  The founding team at 99 Group hence made it a p...

Father’s Day is a day to honour the dads, father figures, and caregivers who show up in big and small ways but in recent years, being a father means a lot more than providing for the family or handing out discipline.  Today’s dads are expected to be emotionally present, hands-on with parenting, and active partners at home – all while juggling work, societal expectations, and...

On this Father's Day Special on Wealth Tracker, Hongbin is joined by a dad who's guiding his two sons on their investment journey— Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer at Standard Chartered .  But this isn’t just another CIO outlook.  This is a dad, who guided his sons through their investment journey as highlighted in his piece ‘Diary of a CIO’s Son&rsquo...

Singapore shares fell today tracking the downbeat mood seen in global markets. The Straits Times Index was down 0.42% at 3,905.65 points at 2.32pm Singapore time with a value turnover of S$805.82M seen in the broader market.  In terms of counters to watch today, we have Singapore Airlines. Shares of Singapore Airlines dived this morning after an Air India plane bound for London crashed yester...

On this Father’s Day special of Sports Minutes, Singapore captain Rosnani Azman shares how her late father’s unwavering support shaped her dreams - and how his absence continues to shape her fight - on and off the pitch. This is a tribute to fathers, a reminder to hold them close, and a look at how sport can carry love beyond loss. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg...

Get Out! Events is a full-service events agency based in Singapore, built to reimagine the way companies connect with their people. Specializing in corporate experiences, GO designs and delivers everything from Dinner & Dance celebrations and Family Days to high-impact team building, FMCG activations, and even maritime-themed events like ship launches and guided tours. With a focus on meaningf...

The Government has introduced amendments to the Road Traffic Act, removing mandatory minimum sentences for certain dangerous driving offences. The changes, which take effect from June 12, aim to give courts greater discretion, particularly in cases involving first-time offenders, while maintaining firm penalties for repeat offenders. This move comes amid rising road traffic fatalities and forms pa...

Singapore shares nudged higher today amid fluctuations in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.09% at 3,922.67 points at 11.50am with a value turnover of S$521.47M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment, after the manager of CapitaLand China Trust today proposed the establishment and listing of a publicly traded infrastructure securities investm...

The world of cross-border payments is evolving faster than ever—especially across APAC. Fueled by booming digital trade, instant transaction demands, and the hunt for smarter infrastructure, the game is changing. With innovation skyrocketing and key markets like Singapore and Australia leading the charge, a new question emerges: Where is the smart money flowing in this fast-shifting payments...

Portcast is a supply chain intelligence platform that helps logistics companies become more predictive, efficient, and resilient. By combining real-time container tracking, AI-powered predictive visibility, and dynamic demand forecasting, Portcast enables businesses to anticipate disruptions, optimize operations, and improve profitability. Its proprietary machine learning engine integrates over 70...

Jetstar Asia will cease operations from July 31 as part of its “strategic restructure” Now this development raises broader questions about the long-term sustainability of cross-border low-cost airline models and the challenges legacy airline groups face when expanding into foreign markets.  Does Jetstar Asia’s exit mark a broader retreat from international diversification st...

Singapore’s Asian Cup qualifying campaign took flight as the Lions beat Bangladesh 2-1, courtesy of goals from Song Ui Yong and Ikhsan Fandi. Sports Minutes recaps it all with exclusive interviews from Hariss Harun, Hami Syahin & Ikhsan Fandi plus analysis from Deepanraj Ganesan. READ MORE: Lions survive late onslaught to claim first win of Asian Cup third-round qualifiers Got a story to...

Singapore shares fell today even as traders mull cooling trade tensions between the US and China. The Straits Times Index was down 0.53% at 3,913.01 points at 2.45pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$726.63M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Koh Brothers Eco Engineering, after a joint venture between Japanese firm Penta-Ocean Construction and a subsidiary...

In a year of global currency shifts, the Singapore dollar has emerged as a quiet powerhouse, climbing 6 to 7 percent against the US dollar in 2025 and marking its strongest performance in two decades. As markets take note, whispers of an unprecedented milestone grow louder: could the Singdollar be on track to hit parity with the once-dominant greenback? Behind the rally lie critical questions. Is...

What began as a temporary move to Singapore during the pandemic quickly morphed into something far bolder: Alex co-founded EON Protocol , a decentralized infrastructure company building the connective tissue between data and intelligent agents. Her mission? To equip SMEs across Asia with access to privacy-first AI — no Big Tech middlemen, no data exploitation. But Alex’s path is f...

Money Matter’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian started her day early at Raffles City Convention Centre to speak with enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency player Ripple.  That is because the firm’s global leadership team flew in from the US for Apex 2025, or what’s said to be the largest annual summit on the XRPL calendar bringing together developers, businesses, fintech...

OCBC’s bid to take Great Eastern Holdings private takes a step forward as independent directors back the offer. Globally, Apple’s muted AI push at WWDC leaves markets wanting more, while Warner Bros Discovery faces mounting pressure after a fresh credit downgrade. Meanwhile, US-China trade talks resume in London, with rare earths and tech exports at the core of discussions, but will th...

Trade negotiations between the US and China have entered a second day in London, with a focus on export controls impacting global supply chains and economic growth. The talks, taking place at Lancaster House, follow a preliminary agreement reached in Geneva last month. Tensions have resurfaced after the US accused China of blocking exports critical to sectors like semiconductors, aerospace, and de...

Venture capital is on the brink of a revolution. For decades, funding startups meant navigating exclusive networks and daunting barriers — but now, cutting-edge technologies like Web3 and AI are rewriting the rules. These tools promise a future where anyone, anywhere, can invest smarter and earlier. Yet beneath the promise lies a pressing dilemma: Are we truly breaking down old walls, or jus...

iMotorbike is Southeast Asia’s leading end-to-end e-commerce platform for buying, selling, and trading pre-owned motorcycles. Headquartered in Singapore with a growing presence in Malaysia and Vietnam, the platform is built to solve key pain points in the used motorcycle market from the lack of transparency and fragmented listings to time-consuming paperwork and unreliable transactions. Offe...

In a rare override of state authority, US President Trump has deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, despite strong objections from Governor Gavin Newsom. The deployment follows a series of federal immigration raids that resulted in 44 arrests in LA, part of a broader national campaign. Citing Title 10 of the U.S. Code, Trump framed the action as necessary to protect federal inf...

Once reserved for institutional giants and the ultra-wealthy, alternative investments are fast becoming part of the broader investment landscape. As traditional 60/40 portfolios face mounting pressure and the hunt for yield intensifies, retail investors are turning to alternatives not just for diversification—but for sustained growth and income. Yet with opportunity comes complexity. Are ind...

Singapore shares nudged higher today as all eyes remained on trade tensions between the US and China.  The Straits Times Index inched 0.11% higher to 3,938.78 points at 2.15pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$542.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have OCBC, because the bank has made a S$900 million conditional exit offer at S$30.15 per share for the...

When a startup founder, defense strategist, FMCG operator, and social worker team up, they don’t form your average nonprofit. They form Antica—a foundation reinventing how Singapore addresses aging and reintegration. At the helm is Dixon Lim, a former founder now running Antica with the hustle of a Series A startup. In months, they’ve launched Project GUARDIAN – p...